www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/12/frauda-uriasa-cu-stic

A group of seven Romanian suspects is under investigation for a fraud involving 600,000 counterfeit bottles returned for deposits in Austria. The scheme, which reportedly defrauded stores in Germany, was uncovered after the arrest of a 29-year-old Romanian in March. He had fraudulently obtained deposit receipts for empty bottles at discount supermarkets. The bottles were transported to a rented warehouse and then distributed to return machines. Authorities have issued European arrest warrants for five suspects, with two already arrested in Romania and three still at large.